Religious Affairs Minister Hsan Hsint was removed from his position due to his “mishandling” of the Mahasantisukha Monastery raid and also faces charges.
Day: June 20, 2014
Mahasantisukha monks released on bail
Five disrobed monks from Rangoon’s Mahasantisukha Monastery have been released on 20 million kyat bail each from Tamwe Township Court on Friday afternoon after facing a hearing on charges of…
Thai officials ponder repatriation of refugees
Friday is World Refugee Day and on the Thai-Burmese border some 120,000 people are living in refugee camps, but Thai military officials have indicated that the repatriation of refugees may…
Rain dampens relief efforts as fighting continues in northern Burma
Refugees are in dire need of adequate shelter in particular, said the Action Times Foundation, as continuing battles are waged between the government and rebel groups.
Anti-contraband team to search international gateways
The Mobile Team, a government task force responsible for cracking down on illegally imported goods, will expand its operations at the end of June.
Uttara, Mahasantisukha monks have their day in court
Uttara, a Burma-born UK passport holder, along with four other monks – Paññāsara, Neindira, Tazeina and Sondrasiri – are taken to court charged with religious offences.